CT Technologist: Advanced Imaging & Patient Care

Ochsner Health; Morton (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in CT to assess patients and safely perform routine CT procedures in line with radiation safety standards. The role includes mentoring junior staff and students.

Responsibilities include operating imaging equipment, verifying orders, and maintaining high image quality while ensuring patient comfort and privacy. A current state license, BLS, and CT certification are required, with advanced CT certification pursued within two years.

Qualifications

• Requires BLS, ARRT radiography, NMTCB CT certification.
• Current state license in practice.
• Advanced CT certification within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician order and procedure to assure accuracy.
• Operates radiology equipment to complete imaging procedures per protocol.
• Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure diagnostic quality.
• Explains procedures to patients to ensure understanding.
• Performs quality control and regulatory compliance tasks.
• Assists in departmental operations (scheduling, inventory, equipment maintenance).
• Adapts communication and care to patient populations with confidentiality.
• Flexible scheduling including potential nights, evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Skills

Radiology knowledge

Data entry

Communication skills

Windows applications

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Interventional support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS certification

ARRT Radiography (R)

NMTCB CT certification

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in CT to assess patients and safely perform routine CT procedures in line with radiation safety standards. The role includes mentoring junior staff and students.

Responsibilities include operating imaging equipment, verifying orders, and maintaining high image quality while ensuring patient comfort and privacy. A current state license, BLS, and CT certification are required, with advanced CT certification pursued within two years.